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Coll 30/101 'Henjam: Efforts of Deputy Governor Henjam to compel all boats to carry registration numbers.' [‎34r] (74/98)

The record is made up of 1 file (45 folios). It was created in 25 Aug 1934-4 Feb 1935. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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NO DISTRIBUTION.
Decypher. Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen, (Tehran),
23rd December, 1934.
D. 11^30 p.m. 23rd December, 1934.
R. 1.30 p.m. 24th December, 1934.
No. 204.
Following telegram has been received from Senior Naval
Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , December 20th.
Begins -
Addressed to Tehran, repeated to East Indies and Political
Resident, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . Reference my 1,135 of August 24th,
not to Commander-in-Chief, my 0510 of November 18th and 1,810
of December 19th.
Deputy Governor was interviewed by my staff officer this
morning.
He says he has several times queried his instructions
from Tehran v/hich he states are received from Foreign Office
through Minister of Interior.
Deputy Governor has been told by Persian Government that
law relating to registration of boats applies to Royal Indian
Marine boats attached to Henjam depot and that these are to be
registered and numbered although flying white ensign.
Staff officer informed him that as matter had been
referred to Tehran for diplomatic settlement by both of us
I could only wait until I received instructions in the usual
way.
He now says that he must put his orders into force
forthwith and prevent Royal Indian Marine boats being used.
The steam-boat is necessary for unloading store-ship now in
harbour/

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The file concerns an order from the Deputy Governor, Henjam (acting on the instructions of the Government of Persia) that all vessels in Henjam (including British naval vessels flying the white ensign and using the Royal Indian Navy depot there) should be registered and numbered.

The papers indicate that British officials though that registration was probably not a Persian challenge to the British position at Henjam. Registration was eventually postponed by the Persian Government.

The file includes correspondence from the Admiralty and HM Minister, Tehran.

The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 file (45 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 45; these numbers are printed, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers.

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